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Apple Pie Filling
David Atikson

Apple Pie Filling That Tastes Like Home

Thick, spiced, glossy apple pie filling made on the stovetop in just minutes  perfect for pies, crisps, pancakes, or spooned over ice cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and chop or slice apples.
  2. Melt butter and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir in apples, sugar & water.
  3. Cover and cook stirring occasionally for 4–6 minutes or until very slightly softened.
  4. In a small dish, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add to the pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are soft (not mushy) and filling is thickened.
  5. Let bubble 1 minute. Cool.

Notes

Let the filling cool before adding to pie crust. Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.